flightnurse2b LPN

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    Common Nursing Themes

    flightnurse2b replied to nurselsteele's topic in General Nursing

    back problems. lots and lots of back
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    This would be the most devastating thing.

    flightnurse2b replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry for your friend. james's death that night had alot to do with me leaving the fire dept shortly after and going full time in the ED. i saw his face on every MVA i picked up. although i was...
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    Dickies brand scrubs?

    flightnurse2b replied to LittleJ's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i like dickies scrubs alot! i'm short and their pants fit me really well. a couple of tops i have that are dickies fit really well too but have faded in the wash with only a few washes. they are very...
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    This would be the most devastating thing.

    flightnurse2b replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    i worked with a nurse whose son had drowned at the baby sitter's house. when he got into the ED he was already very far gone. it was absolutely devastating. he was only 5 years old. she was so torn in...
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    Adult Modeling ANd Nursing

    flightnurse2b replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in General Nursing

    you are better than that, seriously. that would be not only be stripping you of your self-worth and dignity, but like someone else said that movie will be forever. you will never be able to take back...
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    Kitty litter as an order

    flightnurse2b replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    we use a spray of diluted peppermint oil. it works really, really well. i have seen kitty litter under the bed. when i was in nursing school i had a pt with gangrene and the MD ordered kitty litter....
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    getting kicked out after 31 years in hospital

    flightnurse2b replied to deadnursewalking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sorry to hear about all this. it's a shame they cry nursing shortage and then oust experienced, knowledgeable nurses such as yourself. you are never too old to better yourself. use this as a motivator...
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    Cannulated an artery

    flightnurse2b replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    i've done it once too. i tried to flush it and it about squirted back out at me. that was an "oh crap" moment, lol. just make sure you wrap it really well with some coban so you have adequate...
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    Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    flightnurse2b replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    wow, you've got me beat. the worst 2 things i've lost as a paramedic were an eyeball and a
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    Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    flightnurse2b replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    the lady with the watermelon seeds was really cute. she was a very dark skinned black woman who probably was pushing about 500 lbs. we found some hardened little black areas in between her breasts...
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    Gross Things You Wish You Didn't See (G-rated)

    flightnurse2b replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with a potato pessary too! It sprouted more than eyes, LOL.... it was more like legs. Also had found a snickers, a vienna sausage, watermelon seeds and a half eaten taco in fat folds....
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    So im allergic to latex AND non-latex (vynl) gloves

    flightnurse2b replied to naide88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i recommend going to an allergist to see what material you actually are allergic to, whether it be latex, vinyl, nitrile, etc. that way you can avoid that material and a severe allergic reaction. i am...
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    Need some ideas of problems or issues that currently exist in nursing...

    flightnurse2b replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    how about safe staffing ratios?? you could write about how due to unsafe staffing issues, many nurses become curative as opposed to caritas (jean watson), due to lack of time, too many acute patients...
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    new paramedic... another question for the nurses.

    flightnurse2b replied to paramedic_t's topic in General Nursing

    i don't have much to add except to bump up the fact that your partner has thrown you under the bus more than once and thats something in EMS that you don't do. my partner and i were thick as theives...
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    Telling it how it is.

    flightnurse2b replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in General Nursing

    i have never held back anything much from a patient or their family member, i suppose its because ive always worked in a pre-hospital and emergent setting where the truth is usually apparently...
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    Exceptional clinical teacer...gift?

    flightnurse2b replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Students

    we had a clinical instructor that we all loved. so the last day of clinical we took a picture together with her. then we went to target and got a frame with a mat around it and blew the picture up to...
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    I'm a Registered Nurse

    flightnurse2b replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::ancong!: congrats, sue! you are an inspiration to so many on this board, myself included! all your hard work has paid
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    anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    flightnurse2b replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    same here... i borrowed an NCLEX book and started taking the test questions before school started. i think it gave me a heads up on everyone. i read the kaplan and learned about distracters, how to...
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    Is anyone else's office banning Fleets Phosophosoda??

    flightnurse2b posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I work in an Endoscopy unit where the prep of choice is between OsmoPrep and Fleets Phosphosoda. Well today we had a email from head honcho doc that the Fleets Phosphosoda was dangerous and it has...
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    IV help for medic student... tamponading the angiocath?

    flightnurse2b replied to btowndown's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i usually put a chux under the patient's arm when i'm starting a line, esp. if i'm drawing labs out of it. are you using an extender set or j-loop at the end of your IV? those are less messy then...
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    Tattoos and nursing

    flightnurse2b replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    you can wear whatever color undies you want under your white scrubs as long as you take good care of me. i've had worked with alot of unprofessional, rude and somewhat frightening nurses with no...
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    Allergic to tegaderm?

    flightnurse2b replied to stunner127's topic in Patient Medications

    There's the clear tape I think it's called transpore tape that you could cover it with, but if it was going to be a site that was left in I can definitely see a risk of infection. I think they...
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    is anyone else starting to get really nervous? everytime i think about this test i just feel sick to my stomach, lol.... i am praying i get my ATT this upcoming week... i will drive anywhere in the...
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i was a novemeber hopeful, but for some reason our transcripts didnt get to the BON in time. i called yesterday and i should have my ATT next week (FINALLY!!!!...my skin hasn't been this bad since...
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    anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    flightnurse2b replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    i graduated with a 4.0... my lowest class average was a 93. it was alot of hard work and i worked full time while in nursing school.... i drove myself and my family beyond crazy. i just put myself in...